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Debate on bill on Monday, 19 July 1999, in the House of Commons, led by Lord Prescott. The answering member was Lord Redwood.

2R and Ref to select committee:Railways Bill 1998/99

Railways Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment negatived on division (123 to 330). Main question agreed to on division (329 to 121). Debate on Motion that, not withstanding Standing Order No 63 (Committal of bills), Bill be referred to the Environment Transport and Regional Affairs Committee and the Committee shall consider the provisions of the Bill and report thereon by 12 November 1999. Agreed to on division (218 to 9).

Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
335 c789-927 
Session
1998-99
Department
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Legislative stage
Second reading
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Closures British Rail Investment Franchises Railways Parliamentary procedure Railway network Office of Passenger Rail Franchising Railtrack Standards Regulation Strategic Rail Authority
Legislation
Railways Bill 1998/99